Model Legislation
New Jersey A1919
Fair Chance in Housing Act
Housing and Community Development (HCD) Committee
“Fair Chance in Housing Act”; establishes certain housing rights of persons with criminal records.
The “Ban the Box” bill (A1919/S250) would bar potential landlords from asking about an applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional offer to rent, removing a barrier that would otherwise likely exclude them from being considered.
NBCSL Member Sponsors
- Asm. Benjie Wimberly (NJ)